Fernfield Equestrian

Riding Lessons in West Devon

Professional coaching from Dartmoor to the Tamar Valley

West Devon is one of the most rewarding regions in the country to ride — open moorland, quiet lanes and a strong equestrian community that stretches from Okehampton across to Tavistock and down towards the Tamar Valley. Fernfield Equestrian provides BHS Accredited Professional Coaching throughout the area, with lessons available at our yard near Okehampton or at private yards and hire venues across West Devon.

Our coaching is genuinely individual — every lesson is shaped around the rider and the horse in front of us. We work with everyone from first-time riders to affiliated competitors, with a particular love for dressage, flatwork and confidence work.

Why Riders Choose Fernfield Equestrian

  • Coaching at your yard throughout West Devon
  • BHS Stage 3 (BHSAI) & BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager
  • Beginners, juniors, adults and competitive riders
  • Schooling, lessons, competition prep and horse care
  • BD Trainee Judge — accurate, practical dressage feedback
  • Family-run, friendly and entirely tailored to you

Coaching at Your Yard Across West Devon

Travelling to a riding school every week is not always practical, especially if you have your own horse settled at home. We bring qualified, professional coaching directly to you. Whether you are in Tavistock, Lifton, Lydford, Bridestowe, Brentor, Mary Tavy, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Hatherleigh, Beaworthy or anywhere in between, we will come to your arena.

If you do not have your own arena, we can recommend nearby hire venues across West Devon and meet you there.

Dressage and Flatwork for West Devon Riders

Whatever discipline you ride, good flatwork is the bedrock of a happy, sound, educated horse. Our flatwork sessions cover transitions, lateral work, accuracy and rhythm — the building blocks that lift a Prelim test, smooth out a jumping round and improve the everyday hack. For dedicated dressage riders we coach up to and including Elementary, with BD-aligned feedback from a Trainee Judge.

Pony Club, Riding Clubs and Junior Riders

West Devon has a thriving Pony Club and Riding Club scene, and we love supporting young riders through it. Whether you are working towards an efficiency test, a qualifier or just want to enjoy your pony more, we will plan sessions that build real skill alongside the confidence to use it.

Confidence, Returners and Adult Learners

Adult riders make up a big part of our West Devon work — those returning after years out of the saddle, those rebuilding after a knock, or those who simply never got the structured tuition they wanted as a child. We move at your pace, in a supportive, judgement-free environment.

Looking for professional equestrian coaching?

Get in touch to discuss your riding goals — beginner, returner or competitive rider, we tailor every session to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

We coach throughout West Devon — Okehampton, Tavistock, Hatherleigh, Lifton, Lydford, Bridestowe, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Beaworthy and the surrounding villages.

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